Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 9, 2023
Infor is one example of a supplier that offers both advanced visibility and supply chain planning. There is a vintage television commercial for Reese’s Peanut Butter cups. One character says to another, you got chocolate in my peanut butter.” The other responds, “no, you got peanut butter on my chocolate.” The two then conclude that peanut butter and chocolate are better together.
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 9, 2023
Dan Gilmore and Joe Lynch discuss distributed order management (DOM). Dan is the Chief Marketing Officer at Softeon , a global provider of innovative supply chain solutions that delivers supply chain success – every time. About Dan Gilmore. Dan Gilmore is a recognized thought leader in WMS, with experience prior to his role at Softeon as the founder of Supply Chain Digest, CMO at RedPrairie (now BlueYonder) and as lead WMS analyst at META Group (later acquired by Gartner).
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Talking Logistics
JANUARY 9, 2023
By now, you’ve probably read all about Southwest Airlines’ operations meltdown during the holidays. While bad weather played a part, so did another factor that is getting a lot of attention now: technical debt. In a New York Times opinion piece, Zeynep Tufekci, a professor at Columbia University, describes the problem as follows: This problem. Read more.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 9, 2023
Our annual gathering of freight transportation industry analysts reveals some common themes, largely around the notion that rates are not likely to increase much—if at all—in some modes and will continue declining in others. Does this mean things are stabilizing?
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.
Supply Chain and Logistics
JANUARY 9, 2023
It’s long been a problem for seafarers. Due to Covid restrictions on entering and leaving a country, they could not go home after their shift on the vessel nominally ended.
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SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JANUARY 9, 2023
Manufacturers increasingly turning to data and analytics, from an ERP system, to support business initiatives. Data is after all the fuel that runs the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It is needed to provide more accurate awareness and visibility over operations, and by using data and analytics effectively an organization can become more responsive. The delivery system that collects and stores data for decision-making must ensure that information is timely and accurate and makes information access
Commercial Carrier Journal
JANUARY 9, 2023
Among the concerns with truly driverless trucks is how it would safely travel on slick and wet roads, or handle a sudden tire failure, when a person isn't onboard to judge and compensate accordingly.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 9, 2023
Late last week, San Francisco-based Uber Freight, a subsidiary of the ubiquitous, ride-sharing service Uber, whose proprietary app matches trucking companies with loads to haul, said that Frank McGuigan, will be stepping down from his current role as Uber Freight President and COO, effective January 31.
Truck News
JANUARY 9, 2023
Investors are profiting from legal claims by “investing” in cases involving other people or “loaning” pending plaintiffs advances on damages. Either way, the purpose is to realize a large return on the investments. And doing so interjects a party to litigation even though they suffered no harm. Considering that 90-95% of cases settle, these would […].
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Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 9, 2023
Here at Logistics Bureau, project management is second nature, because projects are our day-to-day. And because we are supply chain specialists, well, supply chain projects are our bread and butter. . But in your business, projects are less frequent and must be managed alongside the day-to-day without depriving you of your bread and butter. . Still, if you’re not a project management specialist, don’t worry.
Truck News
JANUARY 9, 2023
My first job when joining the world of asset-based transportation was working as a dispatcher. I had a fleet of 40-45 drivers that I would manage, and I was their main point of contact for things like setting them up with their next load, filling out paperwork, making sure they were on time, and sometimes […].
NGT News
JANUARY 9, 2023
Leviton, a provider in residential electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and wireless smart home technology, has launched EV Series Charging Stations with My Leviton app compatibility, available in Q1 2023. The new series includes 32, 48 and 80 Amp Level 2 charging stations that can power any electric vehicle in North America. Easily integrating into […].
Commercial Carrier Journal
JANUARY 9, 2023
California has permitted public testing of autonomous commercial vehicles trucks since 2019, but there is a 10,000 pound weight limit.
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Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.
NGT News
JANUARY 9, 2023
Raven SR Inc., a renewable fuels company, Chevron New Energies, a division of Chevron Corp.’s Chevron U.S.A. Inc., and Hyzon Motors Inc. are collaborating to commercialize operations of a green waste-to-hydrogen production facility in Richmond intended to supply hydrogen fuel to transportation markets in Northern California. The facility will be owned by a newly formed […].
MTS Logistics
JANUARY 9, 2023
After more than two years of a global pandemic and its aftershocks, the U.S. supply chain for exports is calming down. Frankly, back in July 2022, I thought strongly that it would take until the end of Q1 2023 to see more stability in the U.S. exports supply chain. But, as the import market plunged much faster than forecasted, the effects on exports also took less time than most of us expected.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 9, 2023
The Services PMI—at 49.6 a (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth)—fell 6.9% off of December’s 56.5, snapping a 30-month run of growth, coupled with the PMI contracting for two consecutive months for the first time going back to April and May 2020, in the early months of the pandemic. What’s more, prior to December’s PMI contraction, services growth had been intact for 152 of the last 154 months through November.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 9, 2023
There’s an abundant amount of new technology hitting the market to help automate fulfillment, keep shelves stocked and improve the bottom line.
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
Trinity Logistics
JANUARY 9, 2023
Every day, all day, your life as a Freight Agent is a steady stream of fires that need to be extinguished. From negotiations to late deliveries, and the phone ringing off the hook, keeping your head above water is the only thing that you dream about at the end of each day. Remember those dreams of growing your Freight Agent business into a large income-producing machine?
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 9, 2023
The Accolade group, which invests in premium industrial and logistics property, has a new addition to its team. Jarek Wnuk, with his more than 21 years of experience in the commercial property sector, is the new Managing Director for Poland. He has previously worked for international real estate agency and global investment and development companies.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 9, 2023
Any company involved in parcel shipping and delivery needs to be at the 2023 edition of Parcel Forum in Nashville, says Joel Dunkel, president of EventEvolution Management, which produces the trade show.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 9, 2023
ek robotics has announced an automation and logistics deal with Chemco Group. The company will realize the automation of the central warehouse in Dublin with three different types of transport robots. Chemco Ireland Limited is a comprehensive chemical solutions provider. They work in partnership with some of the world’s largest companies, providing expertise, world-class efficiency, and transparent operations.
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Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 9, 2023
CVS’s drugstore chain is coping with headwinds that include diminished concerns about the pandemic, which has translated into fewer visits for COVID-19 tests and vaccinations.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 9, 2023
What supply chain impact will there be from China’s ending of Covid restrictions? Jochen Freese, Chief Commercial Officer, Forto, comments: “While it is undeniable that the supply chain will be affected if Covid rates continue to grow in China, it is important to remember that the current period – between Christmas and the Chinese New Year – is a quiet time for Asia-Europe trade.
WorkWave
JANUARY 9, 2023
Time To Read: 3 minutes. WorkWave’s new customer communication tool launches for PestPac January 18. HOLMDEL , NJ – January 9, 2023 – WorkWave, a leading provider of SaaS software solutions that support every stage of a service business’s life cycle, today announced the launch of its new Communication Center during its annual Beyond Service User Conference in Orlando, FL.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 9, 2023
A spare parts warehouse in Lugo, Spain of Recambios FRAIN, a leader in the parts sector for all types of vehicles, has the capacity to store more than 10,000 tyres thanks to the storage systems installed by AR Racking. The warehouse has, on the one hand, adjustable pallet racking in which not only larger volume tyres are stored stacked on pallets, but also other types of products and accessories marketed by Recambios Frain; and, on the other, Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) pallet racking, where the tyr
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Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 9, 2023
While Europe has so far made it through an unprecedented energy crisis that has fueled inflation, much of the winter remains.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 9, 2023
Ecolog International, a leading global provider of integrated services and logistics solutions for life support, supply chain, energy and healthcare industries, announced the appointment of Juan Chaparro as Executive Chairman of the Board, as of 01 January 2023. With over 30 years’ experience as an executive in supply chain management , procurement and sourcing, having worked for globally recognized companies such as Zara (Inditex), Esprit and Primark, Mr.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 9, 2023
The online retailer also said it planned to open two new centers, creating 2,500 jobs over the next three years.
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